Dear Juno, You did the right thing after you got pregnant. Being open and honest with your parents was very responsible of you. If forced to choose between abortion and adoption, I would hope that if I were in the same situation, through communication, my girlfriend and I would make the same courageous choice. There are a few positive things to come out of your unplanned pregnancy. For example, you were very fortunate to be surrounded with supportive people. Besides, you stuck to your belief in allowing the child to live. Additionally, you passed on your baby to someone who could not have a child, but desperately wanted to be mother. In this tumultuous situation, you were incredibly fortunate to be surrounded by supportive and caring people. Especially, during an experience that can prove emotionally and physically excruciating. The Children and Families Act of 2014 utilizes the concept of parental responsibility and the general principles about parental rights, plus what orders a court can make. (www.alternativefamilylaw.co.uk/en/children/index.html) Although your decision was mature and courageous, you are a minor living with your parents. You are so fortunate to know that you can be open and honest with your parents. The fact that they had no hesitation in taking on the responsibilities of going with you to meet the couple who were seeking to adopt a child, and helping to pay for medical procedures, shows their unconditional love and support for you. You were not ready to be a mother. However, you were brave and generous enough to give your baby a chance to live. These qualities were proven by your actions. How brave and courageous of you to leave an abortion clinic and refuse to participate. In fact, this may be a common decision because 17% of pregnant teen girls in the U.S. actually follow through with an abortion. (www.abortionno.org/abortion-facts/) You were so generous to give up your baby for someone who desperately wanted to be a mother and yet, could not conceive or carry to term. In fact, it is known that one out of ten women under the age of 45 cannot conceive. (www.hhs.gov/opa/reproductive-health/general-reproductive-health/infertility/) Despite the breakup between the adoptive mother, Vanessa, and her husband, Mark, you showed true dedication in helping Vanessa achieve her dream. Giving your baby to her makes a difference with three lives or more, showing no judgment and true compassion. I am truly impressed. In some ways, choosing adoption over abortion can be extremely rewarding. Aside from the physical pain of going into labor, giving away your baby can be emotionally difficult. Helping someone realize her dream of motherhood must give you a sense of comfort. Especially in knowing the baby will have a loving mother who does not have to worry about growing up and getting a high school diploma while taking care of and raising a child, as well as missing out on your own childhood. In writing this letter, it made me realize that if I found myself in the same situation, I can only speak on the boyfriend’s behalf. The support of your loved ones to help guide you in the aftermath of your unplanned pregnancy must have given you confidence to help lead you in your conviction in letting the child live, and helping to grant the gift of motherhood. As the boyfriend, I would want and need emotional, loving support and guidance from my parents, so I can be better prepared to help my girlfriend. Sincerely, Parker Lopp
You did the right thing after you got pregnant. Being open and honest with your parents was very responsible of you. If forced to choose between abortion and adoption, I would hope that if I were in the same situation, through communication, my girlfriend and I would make the same courageous choice. There are a few positive things to come out of your unplanned pregnancy. For example, you were very fortunate to be surrounded with supportive people. Besides, you stuck to your belief in allowing the child to live. Additionally, you passed on your baby to someone who could not have a child, but desperately wanted to be mother.
In this tumultuous situation, you were incredibly fortunate to be surrounded by supportive and caring people. Especially, during an experience that can prove emotionally and physically excruciating. The Children and Families Act of 2014 utilizes the concept of parental responsibility and the general principles about parental rights, plus what orders a court can make. (www.alternativefamilylaw.co.uk/en/children/index.html) Although your decision was mature and courageous, you are a minor living with your parents. You are so fortunate to know that you can be open and honest with your parents. The fact that they had no hesitation in taking on the responsibilities of going with you to meet the couple who were seeking to adopt a child, and helping to pay for medical procedures, shows their unconditional love and support for you.
You were not ready to be a mother. However, you were brave and generous enough to give your baby a chance to live. These qualities were proven by your actions. How brave and courageous of you to leave an abortion clinic and refuse to participate. In fact, this may be a common decision because 17% of pregnant teen girls in the U.S. actually follow through with an abortion. (www.abortionno.org/abortion-facts/)
You were so generous to give up your baby for someone who desperately wanted to be a mother and yet, could not conceive or carry to term. In fact, it is known that one out of ten women under the age of 45 cannot conceive. (www.hhs.gov/opa/reproductive-health/general-reproductive-health/infertility/) Despite the breakup between the adoptive mother, Vanessa, and her husband, Mark, you showed true dedication in helping Vanessa achieve her dream. Giving your baby to her makes a difference with three lives or more, showing no judgment and true compassion. I am truly impressed.
In some ways, choosing adoption over abortion can be extremely rewarding. Aside from the physical pain of going into labor, giving away your baby can be emotionally difficult. Helping someone realize her dream of motherhood must give you a sense of comfort. Especially in knowing the baby will have a loving mother who does not have to worry about growing up and getting a high school diploma while taking care of and raising a child, as well as missing out on your own childhood. In writing this letter, it made me realize that if I found myself in the same situation, I can only speak on the boyfriend’s behalf. The support of your loved ones to help guide you in the aftermath of your unplanned pregnancy must have given you confidence to help lead you in your conviction in letting the child live, and helping to grant the gift of motherhood. As the boyfriend, I would want and need emotional, loving support and guidance from my parents, so I can be better prepared to help my girlfriend.
Sincerely,
Parker Lopp